Overview
- Coca-Cola has raised its dividend for 63 consecutive years and currently pays a quarterly dividend of $0.51, implying a forward yield near 3%.
- The shares have retreated from a 52-week high of about $74, which recent coverage frames as a chance to add for long-term income investors.
- The company’s capital-light model leans on bottling partners, with 85% of unit sales from concentrate syrup, supporting strong profitability.
- Management has sustained high margins, with reports citing roughly 25% profit margin over the last year and a decade-long average operating margin above 26%.
- Brand strength underpins pricing power that helped deliver about a 5% pricing benefit in Q2, supported by a global footprint in 200-plus countries and 30 billion-dollar brands, as well as a prominent Berkshire Hathaway stake.